The fascinating story of the British steam locomotive
Britain was the birthplace of the steam locomotive and even today, the world speed record for steam remains with a British locomotive, Mallard. The steam locomotive went through several distinct phases during its long life, which came to an end on regular service in the late 1960s. There was the early phase, then the trend for large single driving wheels, compound locomotives with connected driving wheels once steel became strong enough for the connecting rods, tanks engines that could run equally well forwards and...
The fascinating story of the British steam locomotive
Britain was the birthplace of the steam locomotive and even today, the world spe...
For many the GWR was synonymous with vacations by the sea in the West Country, but it was originated to serve as a fast railway line to London, especially for the merchants and financiers of Bristol. Its operations stretched as far as Merseyside, it provided most services in Wales, and was the main line to Cardiff, Bristol, Cornwall, and Birmingham. This classic book was first published in 2006 and reveals the equipment, stations, network, shipping and air services, bus operations including Western National, and overall reach and history of the GWR. This authoritative new book, in series with...
For many the GWR was synonymous with vacations by the sea in the West Country, but it was originated to serve as a fast railway line to London, especi...
Forming part of a series, along with The GWR Handbook, The LMS Handbook and The Southern Railway Handbook, this new edition provides an authoritative and highly detailed reference of information about the LNER.
Forming part of a series, along with The GWR Handbook, The LMS Handbook and The Southern Railway Handbook, this new edition provides an authoritative ...
David Wragg is a highly experienced professional author and respected military historian. He knows Malta well and has researched this book on the ground.
David Wragg is a highly experienced professional author and respected military historian. He knows Malta well and has researched this book on the grou...
